River Fishing Articles & Videos

• Fishing the McArthur River in Alaska

  The McArthur River flows through the south central portion of the state and provides many opportunities for fishing. Kings, silver, and pink salmon run into the river each year, and there are Dolly varden, and arctic grayling found in the w… read more

• River Fishing Information

  River fishing is interactive and requires anglers to develop knowledge of a complex environment. It is important to know the species, food sources and type of water the fish prefer in the river system. River conditions are constantly changi… read more

• Swift River Fishing Information

  The Swift River in Massachusetts flows from the Quabbin Reservoir, where only fly fishing is allowed. Most of the year, catch and release of the stocked trout is required, but it is a cold-water stream that offers fishing year round. read more

• List of Rivers of the Baltic Sea

  The Baltic Sea is located in the northern part of Europe. There are many European rivers linked with it, and in ancient times they were used to carry trade goods harvested from the Baltic Sea, such as fish and amber, to other parts of Europ… read more

• Lower Colorado River Fishing

  The Colorado River is vast and winding.It flows through the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain National Park, on its way to Montagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, southwest of Houston. The portion known as the Lower Colorado River (just east of E… read more

• Sturgeon Fishing Regulations

  Sturgeon are the largest fresh water fish in North America. Sturgeon are prehistoric looking fish, with spiny ridged backs and a long mouth that would give even the stoutest of people nightmares. Sturgeon are found in lakes and rivers as di… read more

• Tuolumne River Fishing Information

  The Tuolumne River is a productive trout fishery that sexist inside and around Yosemite National Park. Anglers will find golden trout in the headwaters, and brown, rainbow and brook trout in various sections of the river. The lower river is… read more

• Susquehanna River Fishing Hotspots in Pennsylvania

  The Susquehanna River originates from New York, and flows hundreds of miles all the way down to Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. However most of the river stretches across Pennsylvania, where major fisheries provide anglers with some of the best f… read more

• Sturgeon Fishing Methods

  The sturgeon is North America's largest fresh-water fish. This prehistoric looking fish can grow to 20 feet in length, weigh up to 1,500 pounds and live for over 100 years. Sturgeon have a long tooth-filled mouth and ridged dorsal. They inh… read more

• Fishing at Pine River in Michigan

  The Pine River is in Manistee National Forest in Michigan. It is a high-gradient stream with clear waters and protected by seasonal fishing regulations. The river is a National Scenic River that attracts paddlers and anglers each year. As a… read more

• Fly Fishing Camps in Canada

  Canada is a vast and wild country. Beyond the United States and Canadian border are millions of acres of boreal forest, mountains, tundra and fish-choked rivers. From the Atlantic Coast of Labrador to the Pacific shores of British Columbia,… read more

• Great River Fishing Adventures in Canada

  Canada is fortunate to have a vast expanse of wilderness, arboreal forest, ocean coast and wild rivers within her borders. From the Atlantic Coast of the Maritimes to the Pacific coastal temperate rain forest of western British Columbia, Ca… read more

• Fishing in Cedar River, Washington

  Cedar River is a river located in western Washington state. It flows into Lake Washington, which is on the eastern side of Seattle. The river is around 45 miles long and starts in the Cascade mountain range as two separate forks that make t… read more

• Sturgeon Fishing Tips

  Sturgeon are heavy duty river-dwelling fish that can live for 100 years and grow to more than 1,000 lbs. The record for the largest caught sturgeon was in The Dalles, Oregon, with a fish that weighed in at 900 pounds, according to the Fishs… read more

• White Sturgeon Fishing Tips

  White sturgeon are among the largest and oldest fish found in North American waters. They can get up to 14 feet long and can easily weigh in excess of 100 lbs. White sturgeon also have an average lifespan of more than 100 years. These fish… read more

• About Grass Carp

  The grass carp is a member of the minnow family and is native to the Far East. Conservationists brought the species to the U.S. in the 1960s to control aquatic vegetation in lakes and rivers. read more

• Yosemite Fishing Information

  Most visitors to Yosemite National Park are there to enjoy the beautiful vistas and abundant wildlife. What isn't as well-known is that, with a little knowledge, fishing there can be highly productive if you have the right flies and lures. read more

• Columbia River Regulations on Sturgeon Fishing

  The Columbia River runs through Oregon and Washington before it enters the Pacific Ocean. Fishing for the prehistoric sturgeon species is popular on the river and all seasonal laws and other regulations must be followed. read more

• Sturgeon Fishing Tips for the Snake River

  Sturgeon are an ancient fish. They first appeared more than 175 million years ago and have changed little since. They are one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. White sturgeon, which are found in the Snake River--which flows throu… read more

• List of Endangered Fishes

  There are many different types of endangered fish in the United States. Many of these fish are subspecies of a certain species and live in just one part of the country. They are endemic to that part of the nation, meaning they occur only th… read more

• Fishing Techniques for River Salmon

  There are many rivers across the United States that are full of salmon and ideal for fishing, particularly in California and Alaska. The variety of salmon is vast: pink, red, silver or king. The best way to fish for salmon in rivers is by u… read more

• How to Fish Streamers

  Streamers are a deadly weapon in the fly-fishing arsenal. Trout and big bass will attack streamers long after anglers tossing dry flies have gone home in empty-handed frustration. The reason smart fly anglers use streamers with such success… read more

• How to Fish for Salmon in Rivers

  Salmon fishing in rivers is a tradition and way of life as old as fishing itself. Catching any species of this delicious fish is the mark of a seasoned angler who not only understands the sport but also has acquired some knowledge of the mi… read more

• Best Spots to Fish in a River

  The rivers across the United States offer anglers opportunities to catch an incredible variety of fish species. Containing species such as trout, salmon, bass, perch, pickerel, crappies, bluegills, catfish and eels, a river is a great venue… read more